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Bush Won the War and He Doesn’t Even Know It
In a twist of fate worthy of a Perry Mason episode, the President of the United States truly has accomplished his mission. He has ascertained beyond a scintilla of a doubt, that Iraq has absolutely. . .
War and Peace
The history of mankind to date having been one of almost continuous conflict, it should come as no surprise that the third millennium has started pretty much as the second ended. War and rumors of . . .
Social Security BullShit: A Socratic Discussion with a Te...
Using non-technical language and a dialogue format, this short ebook explains the problems with privatization and misleading privatization arguments. Logical fallacies and economic concepts are pre. . .
Local Government Apathy - An International Problem
Local government apathy is not just a problem in the USA. It is an international problem. A Google of “local political apathy” proves that very quickly. The problem has also been with us for some t. . .
The Bitch, the Snow, and the Rapture! UK News Review
Well Darlings,It's been another strange week, and one where I learned to never believe the local yokels. It started with the forecast for snow last week. 'Snow? No, we don't get snow here. It never. . .
US Army to Probe Pat Tillman's Death
When Arizona Cardinal's defensive back Pat Tillman walked away from a multimillion dollar football contract to join the Army, America was shocked. When he was killed in action, America mourned, an. . .
Priests Perform Purification Rituals After Bush Visits
When President Bush visits a country, he often evokes many different kinds of reactions and as a result security is a big issue. During last week’s tour of India and Pakistan, security was especial. . .
Slobodan Milosevic Found Dead
Slobodan Milosevic, the former Yugoslav president who was currently being tried for war crimes, has been found dead in his prison cell. The 64 year old was being held at a detention center outside . . .
Illegal Immigration And The Catholic Church
I am a Catholic. I am also, however, against illegal immigration. I believe that we should clamp down harder on illegal immigrants and we should do more to protect our borders. Churches, whether th. . .
Taliban Infiltrates South Dakota Legislature
Where are the last vestiges of Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders hiding? Are they cowering in caves near the Pakistani border? Perhaps they own a condo complex in Karachi. More likely they are on a Dud. . .
Immigration - Can We Use God's Inspiration To Solve The P...
Immigration -- Can We Use God’s Inspiration To Solve The ProblemIs our current policy providing a fertile hunting grounds for terrorists or is the spirit of “give me your tired, your poor, your hud. . .
Oil Shortgages - A Solution
Many of us remember the oil shortages of the late seventies. They caused more than just the inconvenience of occasional gasoline rationing. Several elderly people actually died in the New York City. . .
Local Government Politics - How To Be Effective?
So, you have an issue with your local government. How can you most effectively convey your message? Without being able to effectively convey your message not just to the governing body, but your f. . .
Why The U.S. Should Help Illegal Mexican Immigrants
I am Christian, Conservative, and Republican. Having said that, let me say that we are committing a great injustice in how we are dealing with Mexican immigration and the status of illegal Mexican . . .
Mexican Immigration & US Expatriation: An Irony with a Si...
It’s been over fifteen years since I learned a profound lesson while in Guanajuato, Mexico with a college semester abroad program. One day during a discussion with my host family and some of their. . .
Six Thought Provoking Questions
Thought provoking questions usually put forth a certain viewpoint, if only because they inherently challenge the accepted one. However, they don't require you to agree with that viewpoint, and a qu. . .
Taking Political Discussions Seriously
Politics seems to be the hot topic of discussion these days, and many innocent conversations turn into screaming matches with neither party being able to get a word in edgewise. It is well known t. . .
The Bitch, the Budget, and a Book! UK News Review
Well Darlings,How was it for you? GB's Budget? Whether you see that GB above as "Great Britain", "Gordon Brown", or "Grab-it Back" is, I suppose, very subjective. Gay people have come out of it wit. . .
Dr. Hansen and Intimidation
Dr. Hansen is considered by all measures a very able scientist, perhaps one excessively so. His effort to publicize his data and conclusions on the effect of greenhouse gasses has led to a troublin. . .
Government Apathy - A Different View
I have always believed that political apathy starts at the bottom. That is the citizens. They do not go to meetings when issues are being discussed that impact their lives. They do not speak up at . . .
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